FIAT 124 Spider vs MINI Cooper (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,940
- 124 Spider: 1.8 s quicker to 60, 1.7 in more front legroom.
- Cooper: $3,940 cheaper, 0.8 cu ft more cargo.
- Cooper wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | 124 Spider | Cooper | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,335 | $24,395 | Cooper |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 4.9 cu ft | 5.7 cu ft | Cooper |
| Cargo, seats up | 4.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 124 Spider |
| Length | 159.6 in to 160.2 in | 145.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 68.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 2,436 lb | 2,546 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | Cooper |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 s estimate | 8.5 s tested | 124 Spider |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider Classica RWD $25,390 | Cooper 4-Door Hatchback FWD $24,400 | $990 |
| Cooper FWD $23,400 | 124 Spider Classica RWD $25,390 | $1,990 |
Cost to run
Cooper costs $3,940 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 124 Spider | Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,335 | $24,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,280 | $32,340 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Cooper wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cooper | 14% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Cooper | 14% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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